The NBA is as talented and skilled as it’s ever been. So … why all the negativity?
There are many concerns about the NBA these days, but Kevin Durant dismisses it: "I think we're at the peak of basketball, in my opinion.
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NBA Player Tiers 2025: Tier 5 features some former champions and known veterans
This year, our Player Tiers project has a familiar feel, but we're also introducing a new way to break it all down.
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Joe Mazzulla says Celtics’ great regular season doesn’t matter with playoffs here
"The season goes by fast, but it’s been fun so far,” Jayson Tatum said as the Celtics prepare for the playoffs.
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Sun, Apr 13
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NBA season’s thrilling final day sets stage for postseason, draft lottery
A season marked by shocking trades and stunning coach firings came down to the final day for six Western teams to learn their fates.
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How new Celtics’ owner Bill Chisholm was shaped by Dartmouth soccer
"Excuse my French, but he was a f---ing competitor," says former Big Green teammate Richie Graham.
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Warriors coach Steve Kerr thinks an 82-game NBA regular season is too much
“I’m concerned about the product because I think we are asking way too much of our players,” Kerr said.
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Sat, Apr 12
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NBA Eastern Conference playoff matchups set: What to expect from each series
The Athletic has you covered with the Eastern Conference's playoff matchups and what to expect from each team.
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